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Jade
“Jade” is a generic term for nephrite, jadeite, and under certain conditions green omphacite. In China, a pierced jade disk is a symbol of heaven.
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Hydrogen and Oxygen Stable Isotope Ratios of Dolomite-Related Nephrite: Relevance for Its Geographic Origin and Geological Significance
Examines the effectiveness of hydrogen and oxygen isotopes in discriminating dolomite-related nephrites from the four most important occurrences worldwide.
The Evolution of Chinese Jade Carving Craftsmanship
Explores the art form of jade carving in China across five periods from the late Neolithic Age to the present day.
Black Nephrite Jade from Guangxi, Southern China
Characterizes black nephrite from a deposit in the Guangxi region that appears to be part of a large-scale jade formation belt in southern China.
Witnessing the 56th Myanma Gems Emporium
A firsthand look at this annual ten-day auction, where local and foreign buyers bid on jadeite, pearl, and other gem lots.
Japanese Jadeite: History, Characteristics, and Comparison with Other Sources
Examines the sources, color, texture, and chemical composition of jadeite from Japanese deposits.
Jade Report: Increased Mining Creates Large Stockpiles
Myanmar’s jade stocks are piling up in gem warehouses near the border and in dealer safes. Mining has far exceeded the market’s ability to absorb it.
“Decorated” Jadeite Jade in the Chinese Market
An examination of jadeite decorated with smaller jadeite ornaments.
A Jadeite Bangle Simulant: Hydrogrossular Garnet
Bangles submitted for identification are found to be not jadeite jade, but hydrogrossular garnet, an unusual choice for this form.
Origin Determination of Dolomite-Related White Nephrite through IB-LDA
A technique for origin identification based on statistical analysis and LA-ICP-MS spectrometry.
Books: Imperial Jade of Burma and Mutton-Fat Jade of India
Review of S.K. Samuels’s Imperial Jade of Burma and Mutton-Fat Jade of India: Mining, Trade, and Use from Antiquity to the Present.
Green Nephrite Jade Attracts Buyers in Tucson
An update on the nephrite jade market from the 2015 GJX show.
